Special Education Teacher

Job Location:

Santa Paula (158), Santa Paula, CA 93060

Position Type:
Regular Full-Time

Job Category:
Certificated

School: VISTA REAL CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

School

Hours:

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

• Clear Credential: $81,885.00 – $ per year with sign on bonus of $16,000
• Preliminary Credential: $70,967 per year with sign on bonus of $16,000
• Intern Credential: $68,128.32 per year with sign on bonus of $3,500
• Extras: $4,000 per year IEP Stipend

• Plan, organize and implement daily lessons in accordance with the approved curriculum.
• Conduct pre‑ and post‑testing using standardized tests for each student.
• Write and implement goals as outlined in each student's IEP as part of a team.
• Schedule, write, and chair IEP meetings including 30‑day review IEP meetings for all students.
• Manage a student’s behavior.
• Demonstrate competency in all subject areas.
• Participate in the identification of students with possible disabilities post–intervention phase.
• Provide direct student instruction.
• Provide academic assessments.
• Meet special education timeline requirements as specified by education code.
• Collaborate with general education teachers.
• Work with Special Education Program Specialists and school support staff to support student instruction.
• Participate in authorized school district trainings, school events, and meetings.
• Maintain documentation of communications with students, families, and other service providers.
• Maintain documentation of daily activities.
• Complete reports and forms as required.
• Travel to other school sites to render Special Education teaching services.
• Perform administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned (these may change or be modified over time).

• Knowledge of California Teaching Standards.
• Knowledge of core academic subject(s) assigned.
• Knowledge of high school credits, graduation requirements, interventions, and alternative educational programs, including independent study.
• Knowledge and understanding of Independent Study, Personal Learning, and Distance Learning education models.
• Knowledge of research‑based instructional strategies necessary for effective instruction of all student populations, including students at risk of academic failure.
• Ability to work effectively with students from diverse racial, ethnic, linguistic, disability, and socioeconomic groups.
• Ability to work effectively with parents, staff members, and community representatives in providing a rigorous educational program.
• Ability to communicate effectively, including giving clear and concise instructions, using academic language, an appropriate delivery level, listening without bias, and providing proper feedback/reinforcement.
• Ability to make independent judgments, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate student records.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Valid California credential Specialist with authorization for the Special Education disability and level assigned (or intern eligible).
• English Learner Authorization or eligible to obtain EL Authorization.
• Autism Authorization required or eligible to enroll and complete a Commission‑approved professional preparation program in the requested special education specialty area, including successful completion of supervised field study.
• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned.
• Knowledge of Student Information Systems (SIS) and related educational systems.
• Proficient skill level in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other technology applications.
• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time in the performance of job duties.

• Vision:
  Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods, prepare, or inspect documents and operate office equipment.
• Hearing:
  Ability to hear average or typical conversations and receive ordinary information.
• Speech:
  Ability to be understood in face‑to‑face communication, in person or virtually, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.
• Mental Demands:
  Ability to read, write, understand, interpret, and apply information at a moderately complex level; math…